Eight 80's Fashion Trends for Men That We Still Love in 2018

Fashion in the '80s was all about opulence. The name of the game was big and bold, whether that had to do with color, print, or silhouette as a whole. And, while we’re well-versed in women’s micromini dresses, puff sleeves, and neon-colored looks of the decade, ‘80s fashion for men rings just as loud when it comes to stylish fashion statements we still love today. Style ran the gamut in the 1980s, from casual Canadian tuxedos made of light-wash denim shirts that were tucked into slim medium-wash jeans to tailored suiting that often had oversized shoulder pads, much like womenswear. There were rolled-sleeve T-shirts, bomber jackets, and more wardrobe staples that filled a menswear shopper's closet decades ago, and we still want to shop it all today.

Designers such as Saint Laurent, Gucci, and more have brought back some of the most head-turning looks of the decade past and the looks have quickly infiltrated not only the fashion set, but all of men's fashion — from tracksuits to suiting and everything in between. Below, find the biggest ‘80s fashion trends for men that we still love today.

1. Brightly Colored Swimsuits

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Why We Love It: If there’s one place where everyone has permission to pull out all the stops when it comes to bright colors, it’s on the beach, by the pool, or on an exotic summer vacation.

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2. Suits with T-Shirts

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Why We Love It: High-low dressing has hit its peak, especially when it comes to the red carpet, in an understated suiting look that is sophisticated yet youthful at the same time.

Why We Love It: If you’re a denim lover but want to make more of a statement than the wardrobe essential might offer, consider topping the look with the same material and fashion of a full-blown Canadian tuxedo for an off-duty look that’s sure to turn heads.

Why We Love It: Even with jeans and a T-shirt, bomber jackets make quite the statement. Though you can always opt for a neutral, we’re partial to the statement-making colors and patterns that amp up anything you’re wearing.

Why We Love It: There are few menswear options when it comes to the ever-practical handbag. If you have too much to fit in your pockets, but don’t want to take a whole backpack on your outing, consider the smaller zip-top carryall by way of the fanny pack.